Harjeeta is a 2018 Indian Punjabi-language sports-drama film written by Jagdeep Sidhu and directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. Co-produced by Sizzlen Productions, Malika Productions, Omjee Group, and Villagers Film Studio; it stars Ammy Virk, Sawan Rupowali, Sameep Ranaut, and Pankaj Tripathi. The film chronicles the story of Harjeet Singh, a field hockey player raised from poor family and captained Indian team in Junior World Cup. The film was released on 18 May 2018.[1] The film got positive reviews from critics but was a commercially unsuccessful.[2] Harjeeta won two National Film Awards for Best Punjabi Film and Best Child Actor (Ranaut).[3]
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| Directed by | Vijay Kumar Arora |
| Written by | Jagdeep Sidhu |
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| Cinematography | Rajeev Shrivastava |
| Edited by | Bunty Nagi |
| Music by | Gurmeet Singh |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Plot
editRaised in a poor, dysfunctional home, a young man Harjeet Singh (Ammy Virk) dreams of winning the World Cup in field hockey. The film starts out in a Kabaddi field, where Harjeet Singh, lovingly called Tully by his friends and family, is clearly the star and captain of his Kabaddi team. His father, whom Harjeet affectionately calls Bapu, is happily cheering him on the sidelines. Harjeet's team effortlessly wins and he gets dishes as a reward. While walking back home, his father wonders to Harjeet what if he had received cash prize instead of dishes. [4]
Cast
edit- Ammy Virk as Harjeet Singh/Tuli[5]
- Sameep Ranaut as Young Harjeet Singh/Tuli
- Pankaj Tripathi as Coach[6]
- Sawan Rupowali as Arpan
- Raj Jhinger as a Big Brother of Harjeeta
- Gurpreet K Bhangu
- Parkash Gadu
- Sukhi Chahal
- Jarnail Singh
- Pukhraj Bhalla as Manpreet
- Amberdeep Singh as special appearance as coach
Release
editThe film was released theatrically on 18 May 2018.
Home Media Release
editFor digital audiences, it is available on the Chaupal Ott platform.
Soundtrack
editHarjeeta’s soundtrack is composed by Gurmeet Singh while background score is composed by Raju Singh. It was released by record label Lokdhun Punjabi on 12 May 2018 at iTunes and other platforms.[7] Song “Kinna Pyaar” sung by Mannat Noor was well received by audience, and as of August 2019 it has been viewed over 33 million times on YouTube.[8]
Reception
editDirector Vijay Kumar Arora’s Harjeeta creates a comfortable space for itself without having to worry about any other movies that have been made on the same topic—hockey.
—Jasmine Singh, The Tribune[9]
Jasmine Singh of The Tribune gave four stars out of five. Singh praised Arora's direction and Jagdeep Sidhu’s story, and described it as “fine balance of emotions, drama, romance and comedy“. She also praised performance by Sameep Ranaut, said, “It is Sameep who prepares the perfect ground for the young Tuli. Sameep delivers an award-winning performance and so does the young Tuli [Ammy Virk].” Singh praised performances by Virk, Gurpreet Bhangu, Parkash Gadhu, Pankaj Tripathi, Sawan Rupowali, and Raj Jhinjer. In last added, “Harjeeta is a fine example of a good story, good direction, good acting, good music, together in one team, heading for a goal...And goal it is for team Harjeeta!”[9] Punjabi website Daah Films gave three and a half stars out of five.[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | 66th National Film Awards | National Film Award for Best Child Artist | Won | [11] |
| National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi | Won |
References
edit- ^ Offensive, Marking Them (21 April 2018). "Harjeeta Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Jagdeep Sidhu consoled Ammy Virk when 'Harjeeta' tanked at the box office; now that the movie won the National Award, they are feeling all nostalgic - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ "National Film Awards 2019: Ammy Virk's 'Harjeeta' wins the Best Punjabi Film title - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ Harjeeta (2018), retrieved 19 May 2018
- ^ "Ammy Virk shares his workout routine for 'Harjeeta' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ IANS (11 May 2018). "Pankaj Tripathi excited to debut in Punjabi film". Business Standard India. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ Harjeeta (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Gurmeet Singh & The Boss, retrieved 10 August 2019
- ^ Kinna Pyaar - Mannat Noor | Ammy Virk - HARJEETA | Punjabi Songs 2019 | Lokdhun, retrieved 10 August 2019
- ^ a b Singh, Jasmine (18 May 2018). "Straight pass to the goal post". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "DAAH Films Movie Review: Harjeeta has come up with his own chronicles!". DAAH Films. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Harjeeta wins best Punjabi Film Award: 'If movie based on me can inspire youngsters, I will feel lucky'". The Indian Express. 10 August 2019.
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